City Commission denies downtown billboard request in beautification effort
Lawrence leaders refused Mastin Outdoor Advertising’s plan to place billboards at 608 and 610 Mass St as part of keeping the central business district clear. Mayor Springer supported outdoor signs in general but opposed Massachusetts and the CBD.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Mastin Outdoor Advertising Company
Central Business
Jim Schubert
W. C. Springer
Central Business District
Martin
Mass
Marvin Kahle
Cedarwood
24Th
Kent Terrace
Stewart Avenue
Kingston Road
Iowa
Manchester
Westchester
Crestline
Ellsworth key figure in University centenary plans
Ellsworth, a longtime University supporter and former advertising manager for the Pratt Tribune, served on the Chan cellor Murphy Planning Council and helped develop the national American Alumni Council. A 1916 University freshman, he served in WWI before earning a journalism BA in 1922.
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National American Alumni Council
University
Elsworth
The
Pleasanton
Linn County
Home Farm
Ellsworth
Pratt Tribune
Topeka Woman Held Without Bond On Bad Check Charges
A 26 year old Lawrence housewife, Mrs Mary Wilson, was arraigned in Topeka court on three bad check charges and held without bond. Records indicate a possible parole revocation hearing due to prior similar convictions. The three July and August checks totaled about $116.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Mary Wilson
Mrs. Woestemeyer Recovering After Major Surgery
Mrs. A. E. Woestemeyer of 2020 Clifton Court underwent major surgery Monday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and is reported to be making satisfactory recovery.
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A. E. Woestemeyer
Clifton Ct
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lodge Notice Acadia Lodge No 9 AF AM Stated
Acadia Lodge No 9 AF and AM issues a notice for a stated communication on Thursday September 2 at 7 30 p m Journeymen welcome. W M C S Edmonds and J K Gorbutt sign in as officers and sear.
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Acadia Lodge NO
AF & AM
Wichita firm to screen candidates for KEDC director
About 60 persons are considered for the Kansas Economic Development Commission head role. A three member subcommittee named earlier this summer to search for a director chose a Wichita personnel firm to assist in screening applicants. The director selection is expected in about two weeks.
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Wichita
Kansas Economic Development Commission
Commission
Charge Filed In Campus Theft At Kansas University
County Attorney Ralph King announced a grand larceny complaint against William R. Basham 31 for the 1962 theft of the Portrait of Line Campineanu from the Kansas University Museum of Art. Basham, jailed in Terminal Island California, allegedly concealed and moved stolen goods in interstate commerce. The painting valued over 40000 has been recovered from Basham’s Santa Monica home after a nationwide search. Basham denies visiting Lawrence but his car was seen near the campus with an overtime parking ticket. he must return to Douglas County to answer the charges.
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William R. Basham
Line Campineanu
Kansas University Museum of Art
Basham
Terminal Island
Calif
Los Angeles
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Museum of Art
FBI
Santa Monica
Lawrence
California
Douglas County
Billion Dollar Hangover Hits Industry Warns of Alcoholism
A survey describes alcoholism as a major, costly issue for industry with one in 530 workers affected and 89 percent aged 35 to 55. Corporations fund clinics and executives increasingly attend seminars as Dr. Levinson notes that work shapes life meaning and industrial mental health is here to stay.
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Consolidated Edison
New York
Standard Oil
New Jersey
University Hospital
Levinson
W. C. Menninger
Missing doormats at KU Templin Hall prompt loss case
Three door mats valued at 72 dollars are missing from Templin Hall at Kansas University. The mats measure four inches and are made of hard rubber.
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Templin Hall
Kansas University
Two Horses Killed In Accident Near Baldwin
The Claude Johnson family from Topeka escaped with minor injuries when their car struck and killed two horses on Highway 56 about a quarter mile east of Globe near Baldwin. Lloyd Hoffman, owner of the horses, valued them at about $1. the car was a total loss.
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Topeka
Highway 56
Globe
Lawrence
Johnson
Highway Patrol
Dick Kvasnicka
Baldwin
Baker University
Lloyd Hoffman
Route 2
Overbrook
Hoffman
Krasnicka
KU Activities Carnival heats up with freshman pitches
At Kansas University Tuesday night the SUA Activities Carnival drew freshmen to hear organization pitches while KU students sought memberships. Sue McKinley, Ottawa sophomore and All Student Council member, explained student government and discovered a talking freshman was also council. The first All Dorm Dance at Ellsworth Hall will run 8 to 10 p.m. with Gertrude Sellards Pearson and Corbin halls women as guests. Larry DeMarco, KU senior and dorm president, announced the event in the main lounge with refreshments.
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Kansas Union
Mary Morozzo
Council Grove
SUA
Gene LaFollette
Overland Park
Ken Horn
Prairie Village
Candy Thompson
Linda Lenders
Independence
Journal-World Photo
Sue McKinley
Ottawa
All Student Council
Miss McKinley
Ellsworth Hall
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
Corbin Halls
Larry DeMarco
Kansas City
Kennedy halts draft for married men in surprise order
President Kennedy issued a temporary executive order delaying the draft of married men. Inductees in the 1925 age group faced last minute changes with some choosing civilian life and others rushing to join anyway.
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Kennedy
Atlanta
Earl G. Wheeler
Trenton
Fred M. Fletcher
Seattle
Coan Returns to San Diego After CFL Offer Fails
Bert Coan, former Kansas University halfback, came back to San Diego from Canada after Toronto’s bid to sign him for this season and next fell through due to a contract commitment to the Chargers next year. Coan reportedly has a no cut contract and is working out with the team.
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San Diego
Calif
Bert Coan
Kansas University
Canada
Toronto
Coan
Chargers
Feany
Joe Corpstein Dies in Winchester Kansas at 64
Joe Corpstein of Nortonville died in a Winchester hospital at age 64. A farmer grain dealer and implement dealer, he ran unsuccessfully for the Republican U S Senate nomination in 1962 and for Congress in 1934 against Bill Lambertson in the old 1st District.
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Winchester
Kan
Joe Corpstein
Nortonville
U.S
Bill) Lambertson
Dee Ann Crawford Seeks Kansas Dairy Princess Crown
Dee Ann Crawford of Baldwin and Douglas County will compete for the Kansas Dairy Princess title at the Hutchinson State Fair. The judging runs Friday and Saturday with private interviews luncheon and attire evaluations. The crown ceremony is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at the fairgrounds. Mrs Metsker will chaperone.
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Dee Ann . Crawford
Douglas County
Baldwin
Hutchinson
Miss Crawford
Kansas Dairy Princess
Hutchinson Fairgrounds
John Metsker
Route 5
Kennedy backs nuclear test ban with safeguards and on-site checks
The article reports Senate debate over the nuclear test ban treaty. Kennedy emphasizes that the pact does not limit presidential use of nuclear weapons and outlines four safeguard points. Senator Russell opposes ratification over the loss of on-site inspections and potential disarmament risks. Goldwater and Church push broader reservations and warn of nuclear war dangers.
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Joint Chiefs
Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Georgia
Russell
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Machinists Vote To Strike United Airlines And Others
The AFL CIO International Association of Machinists plans a strike against United Air Lines on October 10 and may strike six other carriers including Northwest Braniff Continental Eastern and National. Affected workers seek pay raises and fringe benefits with possible 60 day delay if an emergency board is appointed.
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Aflcio International Association of Machinists
United Air Lines
Frank Heisler
TAM
United
Kennedy
Heisler
Trans World Airlines
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Braniff
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Eastern
National
Minneapolis
Arthur Pedersen
IAM District 143
Dallas
Los Angeles
New York
Miami
New Attacks On Viet Nam Towns
Massive Communist guerrilla offensives struck Viet Nam's southern towns Tuesday. Dam Doi burned and sacked while a district capital was overrun. Air strikes and a marine-vs-guerilla battle left over 100 enemy killed and about 60 bodies counted. An improvised morgue formed at Dam Doi district HQ as relatives claimed remains. A U S Air Force captain was seriously wounded by an accident during munitions work.
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South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Dam Doi
U.S
Panama Official Urges Aid Reform Before Resigning
Joseph S S Farland resigning as ambassador to Panama criticizes Latin American aid for red tape and poor administration. He calls for aid framed around individual dignity rather than bureaucratic planning. AID disputes his claims, noting all projects had ambassadorial approval.
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Washington
Joseph S&s. Farland
Panama
U.S
Latin America
Farland
Agency For International Development
Alliance For Progress Program
Clarksburg
W. Va
Kennedy
China aims to provoke Soviet break in Moscow spat
AP dispatch from Moscow reports Beijing seeks to strain Kremlin ties through provocative border incidents and propaganda. Russians show patience while Khrushchev faces taunts and possible exposure of his career, with Moscow weighing responses and potential public impact.
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Red
China
Kremlin
Peking
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Pekinv
Stalin
Towle Granted Six Month Leave From St John’s Parish
Rt. Rev. Msgr. George Towle pastor of St. John’s Catholic Church and school superintendent has been granted a six month leave of absence to undergo major surgery in California. He has led since 1946 overseeing the new grade school purchasing St. Jude Hall four parking lots and remodeling church parish house and sisters’ home. A reception for Towle and his sister Mary will be held in St. Jude Hall. He will say Mass Sunday and depart for California next week. a priest from St. Benedict’s College will cover Lawrence during the absence. He has health problems dating back two years.
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George Towle
St. John’s Catholic Church
St. John's School
Towle
Santa Monica
Calif
Msgr. Towle
St. Jude Hall
12Th and
St. Sts
Mary Towle
California
St. Benedict’s College
Lawrence
Msgr
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Hilton hotel network approved for 8.27 million in Kansas City
Kansas City planning commission approves an $8.27 million Hilton hotel network on the west downtown edge. The project features 312 rooms, a 1,200-seat convention center, urban renewal tax benefits, and potential future expansion to 16 stories. Plans include a nine story main hotel with 208 extra rooms and three two story motels totaling 114 rooms.
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K.C. Commission
Hilton Hotel Network
Kansas City
City Planning Commission
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Street
7Th
9Th Street
Quality Hill
Hilton Inn
Parking Meter Posts Set South of Plymouth Church
City crews installed parking meter posts in the lot south of Plymouth Congregational Church on Vermont. The project aims to finish today or early Thursday with posts painted before meters are set for five hour parking at two cents per hour.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Vermont
New Carillonneur Succeeds on Kansas University Bell
Albert C. Gerken becomes KU carillonneur replacing Ronald Barnes who moves to Washington D C. Gerken, former Coker College assistant professor, joins as music theory instructor after two summers as guest carillonneur at Michigan University. Recitals begin Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
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Albert C. Gerken
Coker College
Hartsville
D.C
Gerken
Guild of Carillonneurs
North America
Michigan University
Bradford
N.H
New Hampshire University
Michigan
Percival Price
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